Mets analyst Ron Darling stated that Nolan McLean's actions inadvertently led to his own downfall during the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Twins. The incident occurred when Buxton homered on the next pitch, which led to a rally that led to the team's 12th consecutive loss. McLean had been teammates in the World Baseball Classic and was warned not to repeat this mistake. Despite a perfect game, McLean surrendered three runs in six innings while striking out 10, earning a no-decision.